Technical Writer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Downingtown, PA (Job ID 9430709)

Description

Job Title: Technical Writer
Pay rate:  $46.66 per hour
Duration: 6 months
W2 contract only (No C2C)
Location- Downingtown, PA, 19335

Hybrid opportunity - 2-3 days onsite
Shift: Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm
We are looking for an experienced Technical Writer who is proficient in the MadCap Flare authoring tool and familiar with microscopy processes. The writer will collaborate with the writing team, software developers, engineers, product managers, testers, and technical support staff to produce and maintain instrument and online software documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and update content to support installation, usage, and maintenance of our life sciences laboratory instruments and software.
• Create single-source content using the MadCap Flare authoring tool to produce deliverables in various print and online formats, including HTML5, CHM, and PDF.
• Adhere to file version control policies to ensure appropriate back-up and archival of drafts in progress and published documentation as well as associated edits and approvals.
• Proactively gather documentation requirements from project teams and stakeholders.
• Attend Team Meetings and Standups to represent documentation, report progress, and gather information.
• Seek and incorporate feedback on drafts.
• Attend product training sessions as needed.
• Manage and prioritize work for assigned writing projects to ensure on-time delivery of documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications or a related discipline, or a combination of a Bachelor's degree in science and writing experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as a technical writer creating content for hardware and software products, preferably in the life sciences industry.
• Proficient in MadCap Flare or similar single-source authoring tool.
• Experience with the following is a plus: Adobe Creative Suite (includingInDesign, Illustrator, PhotoShop), SolidWorks, Bitbucket/SourceTree, FrameMaker.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communications skills; strong attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and organizational skills. Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of subject matter experts and stakeholders.

*** If this position may be interested to you, please email me back at somp767@kellyservices.com (with your most up to date resume in word format) and advise the best time and number at which you can be reached****

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Technology?

Looking to put your tech expertise to work on today's most intriguing, innovative, and high-visibility projects? By partnering with Kelly Technology, you'll gain direct connections to top companies around the globe. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. In a world where change is the only constant, our extensive network of industry relationships and IT market expertise help you take your skills exactly where you want to go. We're here to help you gain experience, make an impact, and grow your tech career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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